To really hate the word 'quirky' being used bloody everywhere

[WhyTheBigPaws]

It seems to be used to describe every brand/product that I read about (work in a creative field so see this stuff a LOT) and it drives me bonkers. It's the equivalent of people who say they're 'a little bit crazy' - no you're not, you're just like anyone else. Likewise 'quirky' decor/dress sense/whatever - it's not, it's like 90% of what else is out there. A less over-used description of your product would be much more 'quirky' than this cliched rubbish.

Yes, it is being used a lot and so is 'eclectic'. Bit like 'rustic' which just usually means knackered/a mess.

yy, a bugbear of mine since mid-90s when it first started appearing on book blurbs.

Oh no - YANBU. Totes not :o

I haven't used that particular word for years. Methinks 'tis time for a revival.

Vintage....argghhhh, that word really annoys me.

Vintage usually equals twee.

The post office manager described me and dh as 'eccentric'

With me its 'zany' which is similar.

I've lived in the US for a while and some Americans like to refer to themselves as zany.

For a while I followed an American version of Blind Date and I so wanted to throw an object at the TV every time a contestant described themselves as 'zany' - I have a zany sense of humour. I can be so zany at times. My friends keep telling me how zany I am. etc etc.

also, when did "swingeing" as in "swingeing cuts" become a word? Even the quality press and BBC news use it. It's some sort of play on whinging I assume but drives me bonkers. IT'S NOT A WORD! As you were

Quirky is the new retro

I'm ever so quirky, me. Also zany, wacky and funky-retro.

Swingeing is a perfectly good word - according to Merriam-Webster its first recorded usage was in 1575.

Me and my partner refer to shows we like (such as Twin Peaks, John From Cincinatti) as "full of quirky characters".

Just for a laugh.

Actual use of the word "quirky" is annoying, although my partner has started referring to a lot of things as "a bit different". I think he's turning into someone's aunt.

Can I bring in the seat ibitha, which is apparently "compact, stunnin' and lowded wiv spek"
Makes me cringe every time I hear it and I have been looking for a chance to rant.

Swingeing is a word, isn't it? Afaik it means wide reaching

Ps I think lowded wiv spek means it has electric windows

Makes a change from whacky I guess.

Poor people are Nuts, middle class people are Quirky, and rich people are Delightfully Eccentric

Self professed Zany people and Whacky people have the souls of Accountants :o